RobiNZ Personal Blog

Formula One to help Intel "Leap ahead"?

GrandPrix.com see the link between Intel’s increased profile as a Formula One sponsor and their new “Intel Leap Ahead” corporate image. Suspect this is also prompted by the profile AMD have from their Ferrari sponsorship and FIA partnership. GrandPrix.com > News > Why Intel is in F1 Read more →

Bent Bike Blog!

Peter Faris lives in Melbourne, a great city for cycling. He has just purchased a Recumbent Human Powered Vehicle which is why he’s just created the: Bent Bike Blog - Peter Faris’ Recumbent Tricycle Blog. Read more →

Dream of owning neighborhood coffee shop?

They say you should follow your dream, but go in with eyes wide open. A cautionary tale… Bitter Brew - I opened a charming neighbourhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. By Michael Idov. “The average coffee-to-stay customer nursed his mocha (i.e., his $5 ticket) for upward of 30 minutes. Don't get me started on people with laptops…” via Full Metal Blog Read more →

Boeing and the "Battle for the Skies"

Found an Interesting series of articles from the Chicago Tribune on Boeing and the "Battle for the Skies". The latest, BOEING'S BIG TEST: SUCCESS, gives some insight into the challenges facing Boeing, and it’s suppliers, getting the radical 787 technology into production. Battle for the Skies - Boeing Series - Chicago Tribune news : Business. During 2005, the Tribune closely examined Boeing Co.'s high-stakes effort to regain primacy in the aviation industry and revolutionise air travel during a critical period for one of Chicago's most prominent companies Via James Wallace on Aerospace Read more →

Top Gear America - Nooooooooo!

Top Gear is unique. There are many “car shows” but Top Gear alone breaks through to become “entertainment”. The personalities, love them or hate them, and humour make it appeal to an audience far beyond the usual car nutter crowd (viewers reported at over a billion worldwide). Prime TV, a fledgling channel in New Zealand, scored a hit beyond their expectations when they screened Top Gear and it’s been in virtually endless repeat mode, between new series, ever since. Unable to cope with the truth, nearly all American cars are rubbish, American versions of the U.K. show screened on Discovery... Read more →

Big toy - World's fifth-largest private yacht, Le Grand Bleu

During a cycle ride into town, and along the waterfront, took the chance to have a look at World's fifth-largest private yacht, Le Grand Bleu, which is visiting Auckland. It’s a remarkable boat: 113m/371ft long & powered by twin 2 x 4,570-hp engines. It comes with a helicopter and a small fleet of tenders. Among them a 21m/70ft sailboat and matching 20m/67ft power-boat, each stowed on the main deck under huge custom-made davits. Just what you see from the outside is impressive, I can only imagine what is inside! More details and a better picture – I couldn’t get far... Read more →

Supercar Heaven on Google Earth

Looking for an Italian Supercar? Google Earth Hacks has the Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini factory locations for download. Maranello - Ferrari Factory Maserati Factory Lamborghini Factory Read more →

Do you get less wet if you run in the rain?

I remember a lengthy discussion about this one lunchtime at work. Were we bored or what! BBC NEWS | Magazine | Do you get less wet if you run in the rain?. Read more →

2005 Blogging Highlights

Seems like the time of year to do a Blog related review of the year so here goes… Best Discovery: ActiveWords, it’s awesome software. If you haven’t tried it, go and get your 60 day free trial right now. I held out for a whole 12 days before I purchasing and now would not use a PC without it. Thanks to Hobie at Mindjet for introducing me to it. Best Blog Event: It’s not a blog specific event but meeting many fellow CAD Bloggers and Readers(!) at Autodesk University was a highlight. Best Comment: On my most commented and most... Read more →

Wild Oats sets new standards in Sydney Hobart

Wild Oats beat Alfa Romeo setting a new record for the Sydney Hobart of 1 day, 18 hours and 10 minutes. Alfa Romeo race report - Alfa Romeo Maxi Yacht. Read more →